Mother’s Day 2012

Characteristics of

Outstanding

Mothers

“Give me a generation of Christian mothers, and I will undertake to change the whole face of society in twelve months.”

—Lord Shaftesbury

Characteristics of Outstanding Mothers• A personal relationship• A proper relationship• A willingness

Personal Relationship with God• 2 Timothy 1.3-5• Mary was a person of integrity. (Luke 1.30)• Mary was a person who enjoyed praising God.

(Luke 1:46,47)

Personal Relationship with God• Mary hungered and thirsted for righteousness.

(Matthew 5:6)• Mary was a follower of God. (Acts 1:14, 2:1-4)

Proper Relationship with Family• Mary supported her husband. (Matthew 2:13,

14, Matthew 2:19-23)• Mary taught her children the discipline of

God. (Luke 2:51, 52)• Mary was faithful to her children. (John 19:25)

Willingness to Serve God– Luke 1.38– Deuteronomy 10.12-13

“Give me a generation of Christian mothers, and I will undertake to change the whole face of society in twelve months.”

—Lord Shaftesbury

Mother’s Day 2012

Characteristics of

Outstanding

Mothers